Family* Lifestyle* Empowerment Blog
Looking at a recent family picture of the six of us together, I couldn't help but smile because there was a time when I never imagined we would reach this place. Oftentimes, when we see pictures of smiling, happy families on Facebook, we don't necessarily know the depth of what those families have endured or… Continue reading Healing Families
There are some people I truly believe God sends into our lives just when we need them most. They may never fully realize the role they have played in our story, but in our hearts, they will never be forgotten. “A friend loveth at all times…” Proverbs 17:17 Recently, my family and I went to… Continue reading A Steady Kind of Love
Relationships are a big part of life, but not every connection is going to be smooth or easy. I’ve seen this up close both as a mom and as a teacher. In the classroom, I’ve watched the same students clash from the very start of the school year. It might begin with little arguments, trying… Continue reading Which Path Will You Take?Handling Contentious Connections Through Christ
How we respond to favoritism deeply impacts how we hold our families together. I lived this out during a difficult divorce, where my daughters lived with me full-time, and I was the non-custodial parent to my teenage son from a previous marriage, who visited on weekends. Right in the midst of this delicate balance, my… Continue reading The Coat, the Conflict, and the Chaos: Modern Motherhood Lessons from Genesis 37
A Lesson That Stayed With Me Years ago, during our morning devotion time, my children and I were discussing the importance of thanking God for His blessings. As our lesson came to a close, my youngest daughter asked a simple question: "What's joy?" Today, that little girl is sixteen, and her older brother is a… Continue reading This Joy I Have!
This year's birthday felt a little different. Instead of planning a large celebration, I chose an intimate gathering at home with family and close friends who have been part of my life through various chapters and seasons. As I prepared the table and thought about those who would be seated around it, I found myself… Continue reading Who’s Seated at Your Table?
